Biography
- 980 - 1037
- Afshana, Khwarazm (then part of the Persian Empire)
- Philosophy, medicine, Islam
- Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, was a Persian philosopher and physician who is known for his contributions to the understanding of philosophy, medicine, and Islam. He was born in Afshana, Khwarazm (then part of the Persian Empire) and later studied at the University of Bukhara. Ibn Sina's work focused on the nature of knowledge and the ways in which it can be gained, and he argued that our understanding of the world is shaped by reason and experience. His ideas have had a significant impact on the fields of philosophy, medicine, and Islam.
Highlight
- Ibn Sina is known for his contributions to the understanding of philosophy, medicine, and Islam, and has argued that our understanding of the world is shaped by reason and experience.
- Aristotle - Ibn Sina's work in philosophy was heavily influenced by the ideas of Aristotle, and he is often considered to be a major figure in the development of Islamic philosophy.
Books
- The Canon of Medicine - a major work by Ibn Sina that explores the nature of knowledge and the ways in which it can be gained, particularly in the field of medicine.
- The Book of Healing - a book by Ibn Sina that discusses the nature of the natural world and the ways in which our understanding of the world is shaped by reason and experience.
Concepts
- Islam - a monotheistic religion that is based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad and the ways in which our understanding of the world is shaped by our relationship with God.
- Reason - the use of logical argument and critical thinking in understanding the world and the ways in which our understanding of the world is shaped by reason and experience.
References
- Ibn Sina, A. (1970). The canon of medicine (trans. L. Bakhtiar). Chicago: Kazi Publications.
- Ibn Sina, A. (1968). The book of healing (trans. M. E. Marmura). New York: George Braziller.